Services

At Behaviour Matters, we offer professional behaviour modification and training services for dogs and cats using positive reinforcement and fear-free, science-based methods. Whether you need support with anxiety, reactivity, aggression, separation-related issues, or typical puppy and adolescent challenges, we provide personalised one-on-one consultations, in-home assessments, and tailored behaviour plans to meet your pet’s unique needs.

We also run puppy and adolescent life-skills classes to help build confidence, social skills, and good manners from an early age. Our goal is to improve behaviour while strengthening the relationship between pets and their families, creating calmer, happier homes.

Canine Behaviour Consults

Ideal for dogs experiencing:

  • Lack of confidence, phobias, and fear-based behaviours

  • Inappropriate toileting

  • Separation-related distress (barking, howling, destruction)

  • Aggression towards animals or humans

  • Hyperactivity or over-arousal

  • Compulsive behaviours (licking, chewing, barking)

  • Reactivity

  • Resource guarding

  • Integration of new pets or babies

  • Adjustment support for rescue dogs

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Feline Behaviour Consults

Support for cats experiencing:

Inappropriate toileting

Compulsive behaviours (pica, overgrooming, licking)

Anxiety and stress-related issues

Excessive vocalisation

Aggression towards humans or other animals

Multi-cat household tension or conflict

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Puppy Classes (8–16 Weeks)

The first 16 weeks of life are crucial for social development and building confidence. Our fear-free puppy classes focus on creating a solid behavioural foundation.

Your puppy will learn to:

Build confidence

Develop positive social skills

Improve body awareness and movement

Navigate common puppy challenges (nipping, chewing, toileting, etc.)

Become a well-adjusted, happy family companion

Fee: $140 for 4 × 1-hour classes
Locations:
• Holistic Vets – 56 Fraser Street
• VetCare Cherrywood – 62 Cherrywood Drive

Available: Saturday afternoons & Thursday evenings

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Life Skills Adolescent Classes (16+ Weeks)

Adolescence brings dramatic hormonal and behavioural changes. Even the sweetest puppy can suddenly push boundaries. Our life-skills programme supports you through this challenging stage.

Training includes:

Problem-solving skills

Loose-lead walking

Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance

Reliable recall

Foundation obedience

Confidence-building

Fee: $140 for 4 × 1-hour sessions**

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